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    4.1 (160 reviews)
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    Jacqueline F.

    See my most recent review from 2019 and it's pretty much the same. All of my faves are gone. It used to be that I would come here with a bounce in my step - looking for my favorite food finds, running into an old friend or relative, talking with the vendors, and pursuing the goods. But now, it's a shell of what it used to be and the food is stuff I can find in other places. Old standards such as Phoenix Pastifico is there, the fish people are there, the raw chocolate people are there. The Thai food place is there, but one of the two owners doesn't like black people (my experience - see my review). Another issue is that the meh market has no parking. Is that their fault? No it isn't, but spending up to 45 minutes going up and down streets for parking isn't cool. You'd think that they'd try to find a solution, but they don't care because they just want people on bikes riding around. I would not go out of my way to this market for anything! There are plenty of other good markets around them in Oakland, Alameda, Ferry Building and so on. Just go to one of those and leave this one alone!

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    Tiffany D.

    Poke, pickled goods, local meats and seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit produce, and food stands! What they were lacking were some benches, but I guess the grass on the park near this market, will do! Spot on and great for the stroll while in Berkeley!

    Shane S.

    Great Farmer's Market in the Bay Area. I went here recently after not visiting here for quite awhile. I have been frequenting the Ferry Building Farmer's Market in Downtown SF. Both are great yet really liked Downtown Berkeley having wild Chanterelle mushrooms. These are rare and they are expensive yet haven't seen them at the farmer's markets in SF. My friend used to forage them when I lived in the Pacific NW so nice to see them here. I picked up lots of seasonal fruit. Persimmons, apples, pears, plums, and pluots. I am a huge fan of persimmons and love that they are available during the Autumn season in CA when they are in season. Ripe mangoes are probably my favorite fruit with ripe persimmons being a close second. Pomegranate are also in season. If you are in the Bay Area or East Bay hop over to the Downtown Berkeley Farmer's Market to pick up some fresh produce. You can do no better than to visit here.

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    Peter M.

    We were on our way to a Berkeley eatery for breakfast when we passed this Saturday Berkeley Farmers Market. So we had to stop on the way back. It is a small spread, but relaxing and eventful to be at this Farmers Market. As expected, the accent is on fresh, organic and local products, farms and foods. Many choices. We bought pupusas from La Oaxaquena (they were raw, dough needed to be cooked, threw almost all of it when I decided to eat it a few hours later). And bought several fresh baked goods from Frog Hollow Farm Kitchen (see separate review). I also tasted several unique and creamy craft hummus products from Abour foods. If I had more time, I would have bought more. Overall, a very pleasant experience of novel samples, discovery of new tastes and friendly vendors.

    Alex D.

    I think the Ecology Center puts on a really well organized and safe farmer's market! They have chalk marks on the ground directing where lines should wrap and how far apart to stand. People do a great job of wearing masks, the vendors included. Every vendor I've bought from has been nice and informative, but special shout out to Four Sisters Organic for the most beautiful organic wildflower bouquets. I got there early on Valentine's weekend to get one! It is a smaller market - it spans one street during the winter time and another half of a street during the warmer months. Personally I feel overwhelmed in gigantic, crowded markets so this is a better pace for those like me. I'm not deducting a star for something the market can't help but do want to let people know - the area is typical Berkeley. Do NOT leave anything visible in your car, and stash valuables away in your trunk before you leave your house. There's usually broken glass on the street where I can see cars were broken into. The grassy expanse next to the market has its fair share of what looks like transients, with their belongings and generally maskless. I just walk far away and enter the market from another area. Also plan your restroom trips ahead of time!

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    Michael W.

    This is not a very big farmers' market compared with a lot of farmers' markets I have been visited. But it is in the heart of Berkeley. Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market is right in the middle of the downtown financial area. The city blocked out the street and turn it into a farmers' market on the weekend. They have the COVID notice posted right at the entrance of the market. Most of the customers are following the instructions with face masks on their faces. The market has a coffee stand and a couple of food stands for the customers who wanted food or drink when you're shopping at the market. It seems they're the busiest spots of the whole farmers' market. Trying to get street parking is not easy and the parking meters are still enforced on Saturday. Sunday is no charge for parking at Downtown Berkeley.

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    Ed U.

    Make no mistake that Berkeley is a foodie's paradise. After all, not every city has a Gourmet Ghetto, so it would have to be de riguer for a city like Berkeley to have a constant supply of fresh organic produce to its discriminating residents. I actually wasn't aware that the Ecology Center sponsors a farmers' market three times a week in three different locations. I'm usually in Berkeley only on the weekends, so the Saturday market on Center Street between Milvia and MLK Way is the one I most frequent. Over fifty vendors sell not only produce but also prepared foods, baked goods, and flowers (photo: http://bit.ly/2pEIsfU). Unlike the Kensington Farmers' Market (review: http://bit.ly/2INZn8g), this one has width (photo: http://bit.ly/2DNOTlT), so the chances of getting elbowed by an aggressive vegetarian are greatly diminished. It's open from 10AM to 3PM, and it never feels overly crowded. The selections here are always robust as mounds of carrots (photo: http://bit.ly/2pxW39j) and crates of sweet peppers (photo: http://bit.ly/2udmYw3) are common sights. Sure, it's no Union Square Greenmarket (review: http://bit.ly/2HY0Uri) or even a Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market (review: http://bit.ly/2FZvynu), but it is more than adequate for the ratatouille you want to make tonight.

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    Emmalouise B.

    A fairly small market but with a good amount going on. I only came here to meet with the people at the Three Twins Ice Cream stall (they're releasing a new line of Ice Cream they asked me to help promote) and where I came here just for that I ended up browsing a few of the other stalls too - Lot's of fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Chocolate, Coffee, Pastries. The stalls are all well spaced and it wasn't too busy but it's not easy to find parking nearby also bring cash because many stalls do not take credit card.

    Some of the best blueberries I've ever had!
    Amber M.

    If you live near Berkeley I would definitely suggest trekking your way here each Saturday, the quality and diversity of products here are superior! While it may be slightly smaller than most farmers markets in the area, each stand's distinct offerings provide the same amount as large markets. In the spring and summer, the strawberry and blueberry stands are some of the best I have ever eaten! Also love the granola stand that makes all types of (vegan) granola, I love to put it in my yogurt in the mornings. During some months you can also find various stands with plants, knife sharpening, hummus, and more!

    Marco M.

    My favorite farmer's market in the area. I love that it is all organic. Annabelle from Tercera farms always has something or many things that are more unusual and delightful - from borlotti beans to romanesco to chicories including puntarelle. The vendors at the end of the Milvia side have a wide variety of Asian produce from ginger to bitter melon, gai lan, drumstick (fruit of moringa), loofa, eggplant, okra, and several items in not familiar with (yet). Frog Hollow has amazing fruit, unfortunately at amazing prices but their nectarines and pluots are beyond compare. The eggs from River Dog can't be beat. The tiny scallions - red and green - are delightful and I usually get 2-3 bunches. Great fresh pastas including some whole grain. Sometimes the customers are a turn off - think the worst of Berkeley - entitled and fussy. But I'm there for the produce.

    Matt G.

    I love going to Farmer's Market because of locally-owned businesses displaying their products to admirers like myself. I know many of you prefer me to buy my meals and foods at a Farmer's Market than a unhealthy Taquerias. I'll think about it. Berkeley's Farmers Market is operated all year round on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I went to the one on Saturday on Center St. which is only one long block away from the Downtown Berkeley Bart Station. The first vendor I saw on the left was the Blue Bottle Coffee Company. For $2.00, the drip coffee is my needed battery to wake my ass up and walk around to check out local vendors. Among the vendors I saw were: -Many produce vendors from various parts of Northern California -Three Twins Ice Cream -Hog Island Oyster Company -Alive Vegan Food Company -Vital Vittles Breads -Prima Salsas and Tamales -Moonlite Bakery -Juniper Ridge (specialize in Health and Beauty products) -Happy Nut Farm (I'm not one of them, either) I also bought some fresh Apple Juice and six organic Fuji Apples from the Smit Ranch Company. The Organic Fuji Apple is currently in season and the most popular fruit right now. One bite of the fruit, I was amazed on how tasty and crunchy it was. Like they say, "An apple a day, helps keep the doctors away!" I'm already beginning to feel the "love" in Berkeley. If I'm in the East Bay city, expect me to come to this Farmer's Market for an healthy alternative.

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    Farmers market in small open space. Good offerings and friendly vendors. Easy in and out.

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